- West 12th Street - Cook with a NYC local that grew up Italian and has been cooking Italian food her entire life.
The host Mary was born and raised in NYC. She loves to cook in her Greenwich Village apartment and host those interested in learning how to prepare recipes that utilize the most local and delicious ingredients.
About the host Mary: “Cooking brings me great joy - I learned many recipes from my Italian mom. Most of our ingredients come from the Union Square Farmer’s Market, where all the best NYC chefs shop.”
- Learn traditional recipes and improve your culinary skills
- Dinner included
- Sample regional wines
- Take home new culinary skills and recipes
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Panzanella Salad - Fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, tomatoes and good crispy bread
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Linguine with pesto - You will prepare fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, garlic, and olive oil using two techniques, and you get to be the judge.
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Fresh tomato sauce or clam sauce - Depending on the season, you will prepare either tomato sauce from local tomatoes or linguini with clam sauce.
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Gelato or Italian pastries - From the best local Italian speciality shop in Greenwich Village
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Chocolate Mousse - A delicious dessert that’s plant-based and dairy free. Only three ingredients!
Living in NYC, Mary has been enveloped in Italian culture and cuisine her whole life, and is now offering the opportunity to share her culinary skills through cooking classes. Specializing in canning tomatoes, creating fresh pasta, and concocting sauces including pesto, marinara, Cacio e Pepe, and clam sauce, Mary offers a chance to acquire new cooking techniques. The classes are hosted at her home in Greenwich Village, offering stunning views of the city skyline, with the potential option to enjoy a meal on the rooftop. Though the experience is hands-on, it can be adjusted to attendees who might prefer to take notes and savor a meal.
What makes this experience special
⁃ The possibility of a rooftop meal amidst a splendid view
⁃ Attendees are allowed to bring their own beverages
⁃ You will learn to prepare genuine homemade pasta sauce from our host, Mary
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
